4Ps:Post-opProne (immediate recovery)Packing Protect (suture line)

What are the LT considerations for cleft palate repair?

Middle ear infectionsUpper RTIhearing screeningspeech therapy

What is Gastroschisis and what causes it?

herniation of the abdominal viscera outside the abdominal cavity thru a defect in the wall to the side of the umbilicus.Caused by: young moms, smoking, OTC (tylenol, sudafed and aspirin)

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What is Omphalocele? what is it associated with?

intraabdominal contents herniated THROUGH the umbilical cord; enclosed by a translucent sac that umbilical cord inserts into. Associated with congential anomalies such as Edwards Syndrome, Trisomy 18/21 mom >30 years old

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What manifestations are seen with Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula?

What is Obstipation?What is Encopresis?

1. long intervals b/w stools2. constipation with fecal soiling

What is the peak age for appendicitis?

10 to 12 years

What is pyloric stenosis and what is the key characteristic?

hypertrophy and hyperplasia of the pyloric muscle causing food not to go down GI tract and results in metabolic acidosis. Key sign: PROJECTILE VOMITING

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What are the key S/s of intussuception?

1. 50% occur in 3-12 month olds and 50% in 1-2 year olds.2. Episodes of acute abdominal pain with intervals of no pain associated with peristalsis3. Later- CURRANT JELLY STOOLS and abdominal distention

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What is the treatment for intussuception?

Barium, air or water soluble contrast enema under pressure sometimes reduces the invagination; other wise SURGICAL REDUCTION

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What is Hirschsprung's Disease?

Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon: absence of Parasympathetic innervation of the colon results in abscence of peristalsis. Associated with failure of internal sphincter to relax. All causes collection of bowel contents, distention of bowel, injury to the bowel wall and enterocolits

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How does Hirshcrprungs Disease manifest in the newborn? older infant or child?